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save, set aside, book, reserve, withhold
/reserˈbaɾ/
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To keep something for later, arrange exclusive use, or hold something back.
Examples
El juez reservó esa información.
The judge withheld that information.
La empresa se reserva el derecho de cambiar la fecha.
The company reserves the right to change the date.
Reservaron la discusión para otra reunión.
They put off the discussion until another meeting.
El gobierno reservó ciertas excepciones a la norma.
The government reserved certain exceptions to the rule.
El hotel reservó la sala para la boda.
The hotel reserved the room for the wedding.
Similar words
retener
apartar
callar
guardar
apalabrar
apartar
Meanings
Examples
Reserva algo de comida para mañana.
Save some food for tomorrow.
Voy a reservar una parte del dinero.
I am going to set aside some money.
Reservaron la discusión para otra reunión.
They put off the discussion until another meeting.
En el juego, puedes reservar dos cartas.
In the game, you may hold back two cards.
La asociación reservó varios libros para el futuro.
The association kept several books for the future.
Examples
Quiero reservar una habitación.
I want to book a room.
Reservamos una mesa para cuatro.
We reserved a table for four.
¿Puedo reservar una plaza en el curso?
Can I reserve a place on the course?
El hotel reservó la sala para la boda.
The hotel reserved the room for the wedding.
Ella reservó dos entradas para el viernes.
She booked two tickets for Friday.
Examples
El portavoz reservó los detalles hasta la reunión.
The spokesperson withheld the details until the meeting.
La empresa se reserva el derecho de cambiar la fecha.
The company reserves the right to change the date.
El juez reservó esa información.
The judge withheld that information.
El gobierno reservó ciertas excepciones a la norma.
The government reserved certain exceptions to the rule.
La iglesia reservó el sacramento después de la ceremonia.
The church put away the sacrament after the ceremony.
Etymology
From Latin reservāre, “to keep back”.
FAQ
What does reservar usually mean?
To book a place or keep something for later.
Can it mean saving resources?
Yes: reservar dinero means set money aside.
What does reservarse el derecho mean?
To retain a right for possible use later.
No, it follows the regular -ar pattern.
What is the past participle?
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